How to start playing World of Warcraft

kamspy · 07-30-2010, 10:44 AM

Any tips for a potential noob?

I tried a trial account a month ago or so and it bored me to death. Something was very wrong with the gfx and I'm almost 100% sure it's not a good indication of how the complete game plays.

I've got another 10 day trial and was wondering how to maximize my enjoyment.

Also, what's a good class for someone who will be doing a good bit of soloing. I usually went barb in Diablo, don't know if that's viable in WoW.

Also, pretty sure I'm going Horde.

HALP! Need more BLIZZ!

cheapinjustice · 07-30-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kamspy

Any tips for a potential noob?

I tried a trial account a month ago or so and it bored me to death. Something was very wrong with the gfx and I'm almost 100% sure it's not a good indication of how the complete game plays.

I've got another 10 day trial and was wondering how to maximize my enjoyment.

Also, what's a good class for someone who will be doing a good bit of soloing. I usually went barb in Diablo, don't know if that's viable in WoW.

Also, pretty sure I'm going Horde.

HALP! Need more BLIZZ!

My advice is dont play it and get knight of the old republic when it comes out or play star trek online for now

kamspy · 07-30-2010, 11:26 AM

I need that Blizz polish though.

Bioware has been slacking for me lately. Also, I'm not huge on the Star Wars universe. I actually prefer the Warhammer universe that WoW knocks off.

Anyone know how much of the game can be played alone and have the feel of a regular single player RPG?

kharaa · 07-30-2010, 01:41 PM

you can play the entire game alone, up until the end game, you can solo most 5 man instances with just random pugs (pick up group) But if you want the best gear, and to experiance 90 percent of the end game content, you need a Guild, a raiding guild.

PVP, again if you want the best pvp gear, you need to find a friend or two, and own it up in arenas.

railven · 07-30-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kharaa

But if you want the best gear, and to experiance 90 percent of the end game content, you need a Guild, a raiding guild.

Not true anymore since they simplified the game - a lot. Hopefully Cat will bring back skill required.

I know tons of people who are guildless and decked in i264+ Gear.

I have 4 toons I keep up to date on gear, only two raid with the guild, other 2 pug with whomever and we even got Lich King 10man down in a pug.

Guilds just make it easier and scheduled, but are no longer required for hardcore end game raiding.

kharaa · 07-30-2010, 02:35 PM

that is good to hear then rail. :P

I played last in burning crusade, doing 25 mans for BT and SWP lol

hardcore raiding at it's worst(or best.. I guess how you look at it.)

DonnyDC · 07-30-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kharaa

you can play the entire game alone, up until the end game, you can solo most 5 man instances with just random pugs (pick up group) But if you want the best gear, and to experiance 90 percent of the end game content, you need a Guild, a raiding guild.

Not for me then. Id like something I can pick up and play like Diablo 2.

railven · 07-30-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kharaa

that is good to hear then rail. :P

I played last in burning crusade, doing 25 mans for BT and SWP lol

hardcore raiding at it's worst(or best.. I guess how you look at it.)

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Originally Posted by DonnyDC

Not for me then. Id like something I can pick up and play like Diablo 2.

Yeah they really simplified the game. I didn't raid during Vanilla or TBC. But the crew I raid with now did and I hear the stories.

"We had to Crowd Control on every pull. If you pulled two groups its a wipe. Tanks had 5K HP. Pally buffs lasted 2 minutes. Hunters sucked." yada yada yada.

With the recent changes I do have to admit I feel a bit jipped when I see fresh 80s pugging ToC when it took me months to gear up to even get looked at for ToC.

3 months after Ice Crown came out pugs were clearing up 80% of it. WTF mate!

II SAL II · 07-30-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kamspy

I need that Blizz polish though.

Bioware has been slacking for me lately. Also, I'm not huge on the Star Wars universe. I actually prefer the Warhammer universe that WoW knocks off.

Anyone know how much of the game can be played alone and have the feel of a regular single player RPG?

GUILD WARS !!! its free to play and just like Diablo, but better :P

kharaa · 07-30-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by railven

Yeah they really simplified the game. I didn't raid during Vanilla or TBC. But the crew I raid with now did and I hear the stories.

"We had to Crowd Control on every pull. If you pulled two groups its a wipe. Tanks had 5K HP. Pally buffs lasted 2 minutes. Hunters sucked." yada yada yada.

With the recent changes I do have to admit I feel a bit jipped when I see fresh 80s pugging ToC when it took me months to gear up to even get looked at for ToC.

3 months after Ice Crown came out pugs were clearing up 80% of it. WTF mate!

yeah, in BC the max HP was like 10k, maybe 12k for SWP

you did have to CC on every pull, and there was a boss called m'uru the guild killer, guy was a little bastard to kill!

then you have the bosses like the eredar twins, and kil'jaden, SWP was a interesting time lol

railven · 07-30-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kharaa

yeah, in BC the max HP was like 10k, maybe 12k for SWP

you did have to CC on every pull, and there was a boss called m'uru the guild killer, guy was a little bastard to kill!

then you have the bosses like the eredar twins, and kil'jaden, SWP was a interesting time lol

Haha I face rolled all that in my WotLK gear. My tank not stamina stacking has around 39K HP. Fully buffed with all stamina junk I can hit 55-56K. Haha.

People DPS in the 10+K range on bosses now. I can only imagine where we end up in Cat. Supposedly AoEing everything won't be viable anymore.

eiger · 07-30-2010, 07:45 PM

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railven · 07-31-2010, 09:01 AM

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Leeeeeeroy.................

Jennnnnnnnnnnkins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Some WoW classics for people who don't know:

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eiger · 07-31-2010, 12:11 PM

"god dammit leroy, you moron".

LOL. Vid NEVER gets old when I watch it. Love it, Love it, Love it.

MikeRox · 07-31-2010, 03:04 PM

Ur all mentalists, fire up the Dreamcast and get on PSO

07-30-2010, 10:44 AM	#1
kamspy you can't fix stupid Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 16,244	How to start playing World of Warcraft Any tips for a potential noob? I tried a trial account a month ago or so and it bored me to death. Something was very wrong with the gfx and I'm almost 100% sure it's not a good indication of how the complete game plays. I've got another 10 day trial and was wondering how to maximize my enjoyment. Also, what's a good class for someone who will be doing a good bit of soloing. I usually went barb in Diablo, don't know if that's viable in WoW. Also, pretty sure I'm going Horde. HALP! Need more BLIZZ!

07-30-2010, 01:41 PM	#4
kharaa High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: May 2010 Age: 24 Posts: 890	you can play the entire game alone, up until the end game, you can solo most 5 man instances with just random pugs (pick up group) But if you want the best gear, and to experiance 90 percent of the end game content, you need a Guild, a raiding guild. PVP, again if you want the best pvp gear, you need to find a friend or two, and own it up in arenas. __________________ Core i7 860 2.8ghz \| Foxconn Inferno Katana\| 8gb G.skill ripjaws DDR3 1600 \| Corsair 750 w PSU \| Nvidia EVGA GTX 275 1.7 gb \| Thermaltake Armor+ Chassis Life is easier to take than you think; all that is necessary is to accept the impossible, do without the indispensable and bear the intolerable. - Kathleen Norris

07-30-2010, 02:35 PM	#6
kharaa High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: May 2010 Age: 24 Posts: 890	that is good to hear then rail. :P I played last in burning crusade, doing 25 mans for BT and SWP lol hardcore raiding at it's worst(or best.. I guess how you look at it.) __________________ Core i7 860 2.8ghz \| Foxconn Inferno Katana\| 8gb G.skill ripjaws DDR3 1600 \| Corsair 750 w PSU \| Nvidia EVGA GTX 275 1.7 gb \| Thermaltake Armor+ Chassis Life is easier to take than you think; all that is necessary is to accept the impossible, do without the indispensable and bear the intolerable. - Kathleen Norris

07-30-2010, 07:45 PM	#12
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07-31-2010, 12:11 PM	#14
eiger High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Evil Empire, WA Posts: 1,150	"god dammit leroy, you moron". LOL. Vid NEVER gets old when I watch it. Love it, Love it, Love it. __________________ ================ -XBOX 360 over HDMI -XBOX HD-DVD -Panasonic DMP-BD30K -Tag Nostronomo \| PSN ID EigerSanction76 -110" 16:9 Carada -SONOS ZP90 and S3 2 zone system -Epson 7500UB 1080p Projector -Comcast HD-DVR over HDMI -Klipsch VF-35 Mains -Klipsch VC-25 Center -Emotiva ERD-1 Side/Rear Surround -Elemental Designs A7s-450 18" Sub. -Klipsch Sub-10 -Onkyo TX-SR805 Receiver -Harmony 1100 + RF

07-30-2010, 11:26 AM	#3
kamspy you can't fix stupid Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 16,244	I need that Blizz polish though. Bioware has been slacking for me lately. Also, I'm not huge on the Star Wars universe. I actually prefer the Warhammer universe that WoW knocks off. Anyone know how much of the game can be played alone and have the feel of a regular single player RPG?

07-31-2010, 03:04 PM	#15
MikeRox Blu Blu Skies! :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom Posts: 14,365	Ur all mentalists, fire up the Dreamcast and get on PSO __________________ Latest HD additions - The Box - The Taking of Pelham 123 - Angels and Demons - Couples Retreat - Mad Men: Season 1 HD Movies - 312 (161/151) Latest Gaming Additions - Nier - God of War 3 - Ridge Racer 7 - Monster Hunter Tri - A Boy and His Blob